Dementia Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 42-year-old woman is brought to the clinic by her mother for worsening “odd dancing movements.” Symptoms have been present for the past year. The patient recently moved back home after she was fired from her job due to a “lack of interest.” Additionally, the patient has found it increasingly difficult to perform daily tasks, such as housekeeping and cooking. The patient’s father had similar symptoms and eventually passed away from complications of pneumonia. In the office, the patient’s temperature is 37.3°C (99.1°F), blood pressure is 138/77 mmHg, and pulse is 65/min. Physical examination reveals involuntary, irregular movements of the patient’s head and face. Deep tendon reflexes are 3+ bilaterally in the upper and lower extremities. Which of the following best describes the underlying pathophysiology of this patient’s condition?  

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